What replaced Halon 1301?

Halon Gas Replacement Two of the most popular Halon alternatives are 3M™ Novec™ 1230 and FM-200™. These clean agents have similar benefits of Halon, including being able to be used in occupied spaces and not leaving a residue, so they are safe for equipment and minimize any downtime from a lengthy cleanup.

What does Halon 1301 stand for?

Bromotrifluoromethane
Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly known as Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM, is an organic halide with the chemical formula CBrF3. It is used for gaseous fire suppression as a far less toxic alternative to bromochloromethane.

How does Halon 1301 extinguish a fire?

Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that stops the spread of fire by chemically disrupting combustion. Halon 1211 (a liquid streaming agent) and Halon 1301 (a gaseous flooding agent) leave no residue and are remarkably safe for human exposure.

When was Halon 1301 banned?

January 1, 1994
Although some states are banning the sale of certain hand-held extinguishers for non-commercial uses, the answer is generally no. However, effective January 1, 1994, the production and importation of new Halon was banned in the developed world through an international agreement called the Montreal Protocol.

Does Halon deplete oxygen?

Contrary to popular belief, Halon does not remove oxygen from the air, but rather reacts with all elements of a fire. When Halon is discharged, it breaks the chemical chain reaction. This accounts for most of its fire fighting properties. The other properties come from the cooling effect of the expanding gas.

What is the range of a Halon extinguisher?

4 to 6 feet
A halon fire extinguisher has a limited range, usually 4 to 6 feet.

Why was Halon discontinued?

No, there is no requirement to replace your Halon Fire Suppression System. In the mid ’90s, the manufacturing of Halon was banned because of the environment effects of the gas. However, the use of Halon was not banned. In fact, there are hundreds of systems still in service.

Does halon deplete oxygen?

Does Halon destroy ozone?

All halons contain bromine which is 40-100 times more effective at destroying ozone than chlorine. Synergistic interactions between bromine, derived mainly from the halons and methyl bromide, and chlorine in the stratosphere are responsible for 30-40% of the Antarctic ozone hole.